Shipping Associate

Life Fitness, LLC; Owatonna (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Health savings account

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength is seeking a Shipping Associate in Owatonna, MN to prepare and load domestic and international shipments, verify quantities, and maintain shipping documentation. You’ll operate material handling equipment and work closely with teammates to keep shipments moving safely and efficiently.

You will inspect products, rotate finished goods, and ensure quality while lifting up to 35 lbs and standing for long periods.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous forklift operating experience preferred.
• Experience using scan guns and entering data.
• Familiarity with manufacturing operations is a plus.
• Previous inventory experience preferred.
• Transportation, warehousing, shipping, or material-handling experience.

Responsibilities

• Pull parts and finished goods from inventory and deliver them to designated shipment staging areas.
• Inspect outgoing products and shipments for quality.
• Verify product quantities and configurations before shipment.
• Prepare, package, wrap, and load products according to Life Fitness shipping specifications.
• Rotate finished goods as required.
• Maintain accurate warehouse and shipping documentation.
• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, banders, stretch wrap equipment, and other material handling tools.
• Use scales, scan guns, common hand tools, and impact wrenches as needed.
• Identify and report equipment or process concerns to your supervisor.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
• Work with teammates to safely maneuver products during trailer loading.
• Perform other related duties as needed to support warehouse and shipping operations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Independent worker

Communication

Ability to lift up to 35 lbs

Stand for extended periods

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Scan guns

Data entry

Job description

Join Life Fitness / Hammer Strength as a Shipping Associate and play an important role in getting our fitness equipment and parts safely and accurately to customers around the world. You’ll prepare and load domestic and international shipments, verify product quality and quantities, operate material handling equipment, and work closely with your team to keep shipments moving safely and efficiently.

Location: Owatonna, MN Shift: Day Shift

This is a hands‑on role for someone who takes pride in doing things right. You’ll have the independence to manage your work while communicating closely with your supervisor and teammates in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.

As our Shipping Associate, you will:

• Pull parts and finished goods from inventory and deliver them to designated shipment staging areas.
• Inspect outgoing products and shipments for quality.
• Verify product quantities and configurations before shipment.
• Prepare, package, wrap, and load products according to Life Fitness shipping specifications.
• Rotate finished goods as required.
• Maintain accurate warehouse and shipping documentation.
• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, banders, stretch wrap equipment, and other material handling tools.
• Use scales, scan guns, common hand tools, and impact wrenches as needed.
• Identify and report equipment or process concerns to your supervisor.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
• Work with teammates to safely maneuver products during trailer loading.
• Perform other related duties as needed to support warehouse and shipping operations.

What Life Fitness / Hammer Strength is looking for in our Shipping Associate:

• Strong attention to detail and time‑management skills.
• Ability to work independently and safely in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.
• Strong organizational skills.
• A motivated, dependable, self‑starting approach to work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and teammates.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 35 lbs.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to routinely work with others to maneuver or slide products into trailers.

Preferred

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous forklift operating experience.
• Experience using scan guns and entering data.
• Familiarity with manufacturing operations.
• Previous inventory experience.
• Transportation, warehousing, shipping, or material‑handling experience.

Why Life Fitness / Hammer Strength?

You’ll join a team that takes pride in building and delivering quality fitness equipment. We value people who work safely, take ownership of their responsibilities, support their teammates, and look for ways to get the job done right. At Life Fitness / Hammer Strength, we believe in taking care of our team with a comprehensive total rewards package that includes competitive pay and a range of valuable benefits. Your base wage will be between $21.50 - $25.38 per hour and includes eligibility for overtime. The actual wage offer will be based on qualifications, experience, location, and other relevant factors. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in the Production Bonus Plan, which provides opportunities to earn additional compensation based on performance metrics. Bonus eligibility is subject to meeting certain production goals and other criteria as outlined.

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full‑time team members, including, but not limited to:

1. a 401(k) savings plan with 4% employer match
2. medical, dental and vision insurance, parental, medical and military leaves of absence, paid time off including paid holidays, company paid short‑term disability and optional long‑term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance
3. identity protection, legal services, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, employee discounts, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions.

Employees also have access to our state‑of‑the‑art on‑site fitness center featuring industry‑leading Life Fitness and Hammer Strength equipment, making it easy to support health and wellness before, during, or after the workday. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. Life Fitness / Hammer Strength complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding employment, recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength has been inspiring the world to work out for more than 55 years. Every day, exercisers in more than 150 countries log in 1+ million workouts on the company’s connected fitness equipment – proving daily that Life Fitness/Hammer Strength is the world’s workout partner of choice. By seamlessly bringing innovative, high‑performance and reliable equipment, wherever and whenever they work out, Life Fitness/Hammer Strength aims to inspire healthier lives. Headquartered outside of Chicago, in Rosemont, Illinois, the company manufactures and sells strength and cardiovascular equipment through its iconic Life Fitness and Hammer Strength brands. Life Fitness is synonymous with innovation and quality in the cardio and strength training arena. The company’s cutting‑edge equipment is designed to inspire and motivate, helping exercisers achieve their fitness goals with ease and efficiency. Hammer Strength stands as a testament to raw power and durability. Renowned for its line of plate‑loaded equipment, we dominate the strength training category with machines that are built to withstand the most intense workouts, trusted by athletes and fitness enthusiasts worldwide. By integrating the best of both brands, the company provides comprehensive workout solutions for commercial and consumer customers. For more information, visit www.lifefitness.com. Our values drive how we work, grow, and win-together: We think customer first: We’re proactive, adaptable, and always improving the customer experience. We play as one team: We care, collaborate, and pick each other up—we win and lose together. We raise the bar on fitness innovation: We lead, not follow—pushing fitness further every day. We persevere and get it done: We out‑work, out‑match, and never compromise on quality or performance. We inspire each other to live healthier lives: We support well‑being, inside and outside of work, to build a healthier world-together.